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Aero Mint Cheesecake

14th March 2019 - By Michelle Minnaar
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Whether for a festive occasion or simply an afternoon treat, this Aero Mint cheesecake is going to be a new favourite.

aero mint cheesecake

The delicious combination of mint and dark chocolate which we know from Aero Mint – what could be better? It’s the perfect side for a good cup of tea or coffee, in the company of friends or family.

Not to mention, if you thought a nice cheesecake was a pleasure reserved for the coffee house, think again. This Aero Mint cheesecake recipe is very easy to do.

The hardest thing about it is probably to endure the waiting time while it sets. The next time you have people over for an afternoon tea, serve them a piece of this beautiful Aero Mint cheesecake.

You can also serve Aero Mint cheesecake as a dessert after dinner. The surprisingly light texture and refreshing mint and chocolate flavours, make it the perfect ending to a nice meal.

I think this Aero Mint cheesecake recipe comes just in time for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Don’t miss out on this recipe and make sure your food is green, too!

Aero Mint cheesecake

Most of us probably know the Aero Mint chocolate bar. The Aero chocolate bar was first brought to British consumers in 1935 by renowned confectionery manufacturer Rowntree’s of York.

The unique feature of this chocolate bar is the airy and bubbly texture which collapses as the chocolate melts in your mouth. The Aero Mint was a later variation of the original, flavoured refreshingly with peppermint.

This combination of milk chocolate and mint remains extremely popular to this day. That gave me the idea to incorporate this well-known flavour into a cheesecake.

Sometimes a cheesecake can feel a bit heavy on the pallet. This Aero Mint cheesecake however, is not such a cheesecake.

In fact the mint gives a refreshing lightness to the cheesecake that will probably leave you hungry for a second slice.

Mint Aero cheesecake recipe – BBC

I’ve taken inspiration from the BBC’s Aero cheesecake, especially when it comes to the decoration of the cheesecake. Their version includes an extra layer of whipping cream, which I’ve opted to exclude, as I believe that it throws the mint flavour out of balance. 

Ingredients to make aero mint cheesecake

dark chocolate mint cheesecake

Although the Aero Mint chocolate balls are made from milk chocolate, I have used some dark chocolate in my recipe as well. The reason being that the cheesecake would become too sweet if you only use milk chocolate.

The addition of some dark chocolate adds a bitterness which helps to obtain a more balanced flavour in the Aero Mint cheesecake. For this reason I have gone with chocolate digestive biscuits for the crumble.

You could also do with plain digestive biscuits if you prefer. Alternatively, you can add a handful of dark chocolate chips to the cheese mix later on, in order to get that bitterness working for you.

A handy note to remember when doing the biscuit crumble, is to put the biscuits in a sealable plastic freezer bag. This way you save yourself a great deal of mess in the kitchen when you crush the biscuits. Not to mention nothing goes to waste!

After Eight mint cheesecake

An alternative to using Aero Mint chocolate is to use After Eight mint chocolate. After Eight chocolates are made from very dark chocolate with a semi-liquid creamy mint filling.

It is a good alternative to Aero Mint if you want to avoid milk chocolate in your cheesecake. If you want to use After Eight I recommend putting the chocolates in the fridge prior to preparing the cheesecake.

It will be easier to break up the chocolates into smaller pieces if it is really cold. This way you spare yourself a sticky mess.

You can also substitute with other kinds of mint chocolate. If you prefer a specific kind, simply make the recipe your own by using your preferred chocolate.

fresh mint cheesecake

Admittedly I used peppermint essence for the filling of my Aero Mint cheesecake. This is not an attempt to take a shortcut.

On the contrary it means an even flavour of mint in every bite of the cheesecake. That being said, you can also add fresh mint to your Aero Mint cheesecake.

Take a pinch of fresh mint leaves and chop them up very, very finely. You don’t want to find big half mint leaves in the cheesecake.

To ensure the most appetising result as well as evenly distributed flavours, make sure to chop the mint extremely fine. Leave some intact mint leaves for decoration.

A full aero mint cheesecake

Aero Mint chocolate cheesecake with strawberries

All of us have probably heard of strawberry cheesecake. A bit of a modern classic on dessert menus around the world.

You might think it weird to combine this with Aero Mint. However mint and strawberries is actually a wonderful combination of flavours.

For a bit more freshness leave out the Aero Mint balls on top of the cheesecake and decorate with fresh strawberries instead. Not only does it look stunning, it also tastes stunning.

Although strawberries are by far my favourite for this, you could also do the trick with other berries. Red berries such as raspberries or redcurrants would be best.

For more cheesecake inspiration, have a look at my raspberry and lime cheesecake or this sopapilla cheesecake.

cheesecake variation

The idea of using Aero Mint in a cheesecake was basically to use one of my favourite chocolate snacks in a dessert. This can very easily be done with other things, too!

For example, you can follow the same recipe but use Kit Kat instead of Aero Mint. Think of your favourite chocolate treat, and I bet it can be worked in to a cheesecake.

It is the same principle I followed when I made my cream egg cupcakes.

aero mint cheesecake

serving

This Aero Mint cheesecake is the perfect finish for a nice dinner. The refreshing taste and light texture make sure that you and your guests leave the table satisfied rather than stuffed.

Aero Mint cheesecake is also excellent for an afternoon tea or coffee during the weekend. All you need to do is plan a bit in advance.

Remember, the cheesecake is best if you allow it to set properly in the fridge overnight. Serve it with a luscious chocolate fudge sauce.

If you feel like a lighter alternative, check out my sugar free angel food cake. Otherwise, you can also opt for a very simple cinnamon bundt cake, cherry brownies or a delicious cobbler with apricots.

What is your favourite cheesecake recipe?

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Aero Mint

Aero Mint Cheesecake


★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
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Description

Try your hand at this amazing Aero Mint Cheesecake. It is made up of the humble Aero Mint Chocolate bar. Hence, you can also use other alternative flavours.


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Ingredients

  • 175g (9oz) dark chocolate digestive biscuits
  • 75g (2½oz) butter, melted
  • 400g (14oz) cream cheese
  • 100g (2½oz) icing sugar, sifted
  • 10ml (1 tsp) peppermint essence
  • 5ml (1 tsp) green food colouring
  • 300ml (10fl oz) double cream
  • 150g (5oz) Mint Aero chocolate, crushed
  • Extra Mint Aero balls and chocolate, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Crush the biscuits in a sealable plastic bag with a rolling pin, until everything turns into crumbs.
  2. Mix the butter with the crumbs.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the base of a 23cm (9in) springform cake tin and level with the back of a spoon.
  4. Combine the cheese, sugar, peppermint and green food colouring in a bowl and beat until well combined.
  5. Pour the cream in another bowl and whisk until peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the cream into the cheese mixture, then add the crushed Aero Mint and incorporate.
  7. Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the biscuit base and spread evenly.
  8. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight, to set.
  9. Once set, release the side of the cake tin and place on a serving plate.
  10. Decorate with Aero Mint balls and chopped chocolate wedges of chocolate. Enjoy!

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: English

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 189mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.9g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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  1. cheryl hadfield says

    17th March 2019 at 9:14 pm

    I love biscoff cheesecake

    Reply
  2. Solange says

    18th March 2019 at 1:50 am

    I love lemon cheesecake.

    Reply
  3. Pamela says

    10th April 2019 at 7:09 pm

    My kids will love this!

    Reply
  4. iain maciver says

    21st April 2019 at 5:55 pm

    tried this mint aero cheesecake and I love it

    Reply
  5. Kay Roberson says

    22nd April 2019 at 12:07 am

    Salted Caramel Cheesecake

    Reply
  6. Gary Upton says

    22nd April 2019 at 7:19 am

    Love cheesecake book looks fantastic

    Reply
  7. Cat says

    22nd April 2019 at 11:55 am

    i love a Baileys cheesecake

    Reply
  8. Anthony G. says

    22nd April 2019 at 12:09 pm

    It’s been a long time since I had a mint Aero. I used to devour them as a child. I wouldn’t mind giving this cheesecake a go 🙂

    Reply
  9. Sam Stevens says

    22nd April 2019 at 4:23 pm

    my partner’s death by chocolate cheesecake!

    Reply
  10. Chris Andrews says

    22nd April 2019 at 8:09 pm

    What is your favourite Cheesecake recipe?
    lemon cheesecake

    Reply
  11. janine atkin says

    23rd April 2019 at 2:11 pm

    Baileys cheesecake

    Reply
  12. Ruth Harwood says

    24th April 2019 at 8:19 am

    I love a plain, no frills vanilla cheesecake best – easy to prepare, no worries if I’ll enjoy the flavour, as I know I will, and no mixture of tastes or textures to disguise the tastiness lol!!

    Reply
    • michelle says

      29th April 2019 at 9:13 am

      haha, well said!

      Reply
  13. Lisa Rowsell says

    24th April 2019 at 8:12 pm

    I love raspberry & lime cheesecake.

    Reply
  14. Mrs Kay Young says

    25th April 2019 at 10:53 am

    my favourite cheesecake is lemon cheesecake, no bake

    Reply
  15. Romilly Snowden says

    25th April 2019 at 5:04 pm

    Oreo cheesecake

    Reply
  16. Sally Collingwood says

    26th April 2019 at 9:33 am

    Strawberry cheesecake

    Reply
  17. Rai says

    26th April 2019 at 8:06 pm

    Sour cherry cheesecake

    Reply
  18. Georgina Jacobs says

    27th April 2019 at 11:00 am

    I love lemon, but now that I’ve seen this recipe it might just change!

    Reply
  19. Dale Dow says

    27th April 2019 at 1:49 pm

    A cadbury caramel cheesecake, with a layer of caramel on top before adding chocolate shavings

    Reply
    • michelle says

      29th April 2019 at 9:18 am

      Sounds amazing!!

      Reply
  20. Jo F says

    27th April 2019 at 2:00 pm

    Raspberry cheesecake is my first choice

    Reply
  21. Leanne Abel says

    27th April 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Love the Milky Way Cheesecake

    Reply
    • michelle says

      29th April 2019 at 9:19 am

      Omg, I have to try this one!
      Michelle

      Reply
  22. Carole Nott says

    27th April 2019 at 3:48 pm

    Love this recipe – mint flavour is one of my favourites along with strawberry

    Reply
  23. Ruth Tripp says

    27th April 2019 at 6:55 pm

    I like blackcurrant cheesecake but am tempted to try the aero mint cheesecake now.

    Reply
  24. Emma Morgan says

    27th April 2019 at 7:03 pm

    My favourite of all time is a tangy lemon cheesecake

    Reply
  25. Margaret GALLAGHER says

    27th April 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Lemon and kiwi cheesecake for me – tastes devine

    Reply
  26. Alice Gilkes says

    27th April 2019 at 11:36 pm

    I love chocolate cheesecake the best.

    Reply
  27. astrid c says

    28th April 2019 at 7:15 am

    the mint one sounds amazing x

    Reply
  28. Susan Bebbington says

    28th April 2019 at 9:05 am

    White chocolate cheesecake with a fresh fruit on the side

    Reply
  29. Sheri Darby says

    28th April 2019 at 1:47 pm

    My mum’s traditional baked cheesecake

    Reply
  30. sharon martin says

    28th April 2019 at 3:06 pm

    i love a raspberry cheesecake

    Reply
  31. Gemma Middleton says

    28th April 2019 at 3:30 pm

    I love Rolo cheesecake. It is super sickly, you couldn’t have too much in one go.

    Reply
  32. Pam Smith says

    28th April 2019 at 3:47 pm

    Lemon Cheesecake…but I’m seriously tempted by the After Eight recipe

    Reply
  33. Kyra says

    28th April 2019 at 5:47 pm

    Mint Aero ❤️

    Reply
  34. Mark Mccaffery says

    28th April 2019 at 7:14 pm

    My all time favourite is a cold bake lemon cheesecake.

    Reply
  35. Victoria Prince says

    28th April 2019 at 8:54 pm

    A Baked Lemon Cheesecake recipe my mum gave me.
    (I’m craving mint aero now!)

    Reply
  36. Caroline Anne Bellamy says

    28th April 2019 at 9:31 pm

    White choc and raspberry – simple but yum

    Reply
  37. Margaret Mccaffery says

    28th April 2019 at 9:39 pm

    My favourite is a lemon cheesecake.

    Reply
  38. Sarah Mccaffery says

    29th April 2019 at 12:11 am

    New York style vanilla cheesecake

    Reply
  39. Annie Ley says

    29th April 2019 at 12:35 am

    Classic strawberry and vanilla cheesecake

    Reply
  40. Michelle Ferguson says

    29th April 2019 at 6:05 am

    I like lemon cheesecake as love the flavour

    Reply
  41. CARA-JANE HUNTER says

    29th April 2019 at 7:55 am

    Lemon cheesecake, mmm

    Reply
  42. Lynn Neal says

    29th April 2019 at 12:12 pm

    salted caramel cheesecake!

    Reply
  43. gillian mcclelland says

    29th April 2019 at 1:22 pm

    my favourite is strawberry cheesecaker

    Reply
  44. kerri marie says

    29th April 2019 at 6:18 pm

    lemon or after 8

    Reply
  45. Sheila Reeves says

    29th April 2019 at 6:18 pm

    I love a simple lemon cheesecake, seems to cut through the richness of the cheese

    Reply
  46. Stef Acaster says

    29th April 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Strawberry cheesecake

    Reply
  47. Amy Bondoc says

    29th April 2019 at 8:08 pm

    i prfer it plain withouu toppings

    Reply
  48. Adrian Bold says

    29th April 2019 at 8:14 pm

    I like a good Lemon Cheesecake

    Reply
  49. Tammy Neal says

    29th April 2019 at 8:19 pm

    I love biscoff cheesecake

    Reply
  50. Natalie Crossan says

    29th April 2019 at 8:43 pm

    I love black cherry cheesecake 🙂

    Reply
  51. Julie Camm says

    29th April 2019 at 8:44 pm

    White chocolate and raspberry

    Reply
  52. Hannah Smalley says

    29th April 2019 at 9:56 pm

    I love a lemon cheesecake but the toblerone cheesecake on your Instagram looks amazing!!!

    Reply
    • michelle says

      1st May 2019 at 8:10 am

      thanks Hannah,xx Michelle 🙂

      Reply
  53. paula cheadle says

    29th April 2019 at 10:36 pm

    a Baileys cheesecake

    Reply
  54. Kat says

    29th April 2019 at 11:08 pm

    Mango and passion fruit cheesecake

    Reply
  55. Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews says

    28th February 2020 at 9:02 pm

    This looks amazing Michelle! I’ve just refound my love of Mint Aero with Aero bubbles, so this is right up my street.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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